Solar-powered car "Sikat" debuts in Manila

Solar-powered car "Sikat" debuts in Manila

Photo taken in Manila, the Philippines on Jan. 12, 2010 shows Philippine second solar-powered car called "Sikat" (means famous) is driven along the street during a road show. The car's body is made of a lightweight carbon fibre found in current F1 car models and with improved design features such as new generation sun power cells and a sleeker, more maneuverable and aerodynamic design. The road show is aimed at promoting the use of solar energy and preparing the team for the 2011 World Solar Car Challenge in Australia.

Photo taken in Manila, the Philippines on Jan. 12, 2010 shows Philippine second solar-powered car called "Sikat" (means famous) is driven along the street during a road show. The car's body is made of a lightweight carbon fibre found in current F1 car models and with improved design features such as new generation sun power cells and a sleeker, more maneuverable and aerodynamic design. The road show is aimed at promoting the use of solar energy and preparing the team for the 2011 World Solar Car Challenge in Australia.

Photo taken in Manila, the Philippines on Jan. 12, 2010 shows Philippine second solar-powered car called "Sikat" (means famous) is driven along the street during a road show. The car's body is made of a lightweight carbon fibre found in current F1 car models and with improved design features such as new generation sun power cells and a sleeker, more maneuverable and aerodynamic design. The road show is aimed at promoting the use of solar energy and preparing the team for the 2011 World Solar Car Challenge in Australia.
(Xinhua)